{"product_id":"9781681883694","title":"The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Official Downton Abbey Cookbook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Annie Gray\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2020 IBPA Awards Winner!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Official Downton Abbey Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e presents over 100 recipes that showcase the cookery and customs of the Crawley household—from upstairs dinner party centerpieces to downstairs puddings and pies—and bring an authentic slice of Downton Abbey to modern kitchens and \u003ci\u003eDownton\u003c\/i\u003e fans. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether adapted from original recipes of the period, replicated as seen or alluded to on screen, or typical of the time, all the recipes reflect the influences found on the \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e tables. Food historian Annie Gray gives a rich and fascinating insight into the background of the dishes that were popular between 1912 and 1926, when \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e is set —a period of tremendous change and conflict, as well as culinary development.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With a foreword by Gareth Neame, executive producer and co-creator of \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e, and featuring over 100 stunning color photographs, \u003ci\u003eThe Downton Abbey Cookbook \u003c\/i\u003ealso includes a special section on hosting \u003ci\u003eDownton\u003c\/i\u003e-themed dinner parties and presents stills from across the TV series as well as the latest film. Notes on the etiquette and customs of the times, quotes from the characters, and descriptions of the scenes in which the foods appear provide vivid context for the dishes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe recipes are grouped by occasion, which include breakfast; luncheons and suppers; afternoon tea and garden parties; picnics, shoots and race meets; festivities; upstairs dinner; downstairs dinner; downstairs supper and tea; and the still room.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e From the upstairs menu:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCornish Pasties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSausage Rolls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOysters au Gratin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChicken Vol-au-Vents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCucumber Soup\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoul a la Florentine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSalmon Mousse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuail and Watercress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCharlotte Russe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFrom the downstairs menu:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eToad-in-the-Hole\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBeef Stew with Dumplings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSteak and Kidney Pie\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCauliflower Cheese\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRice Pudding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJam and Custard Tarts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGingerbread Cake\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummer Pudding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith these and more historic recipes—compelling to a contemporary palate and easy to replicate in today’s kitchens—savor the rich traditions and flavors of \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey \u003c\/i\u003ewithout end.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"With both of these books in your hands, you'll be able to have a complete evening at Downton in your own home...\" \u003cbr\u003e“Nothing short of a bible for the serious fan, with every recipe mentioned in the show, plus dozens of others common for the period, sumptuously presented in spectacular fashion even the blessed Lady Mary would approve of, with gorgeous photos and context from author\/food historian\/show consultant Annie Gray” \u003cbr\u003e“The perfect way to recreate a little of that Highclere glamour in the comfort of your own home” \u003cbr\u003e\"The volume is amply illustrated with stills from the TV production as well as snippets of dialogue, but Gray’s thoughtful and informed prose elevates it from mere tie-in to a truly useful work of culinary history\"\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781681883694\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Weldon Owen","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40591928754382,"sku":"9781681883694","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_4e815156-47d1-41bc-9aa7-6deff3f037c9.jpg?v=1637759303","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781681883694","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}